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can not open door of my front loading whirlpool gold washer.

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i've waited more than the...

can not open door of my front loading whirlpool gold washer. i've waited more than the 2 minute lockout time, but still no luck. i ran the rinse and spin cycle again as recommended in the owner's manual, but it still would not unlock. any suggestions?

ok here we go sounds like you have a bad door switch not unlocking. ok remove the bottom panel reach up under the door ,right where the door lock is there is a hook or ring grab it and pull it and the door should open let me know.

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Customer reply replied 8 years ago

ok, door opened. now can i try to do another load to see if the same thing happens again?

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